After a media event in Gastown recently, a few of us were still hungry so we ventured to nearby Joe Pizza for some quick bites. Joe Pizza is a new venture by Kitchen Table Restaurants (Pizzeria Farina, Ask For Luigi, Pourhouse) specializing in Roman-style (thick crust) pizza.
Note: None of the food in this review was complimentary. This review is done anonymously. Opinions are my own.
Roman-Style Pizzas
Roman-style pizzas are typically baked in rectangular trays and ahead of time for customers which is a contrast to the fresh-out-of-the-oven Neapolitan-style pizzas. These are also sold by the slice (pizza al taglio) and priced by weight.
Charming & Spacious
The interior of Joe Pizza is rather charming with bright windows and a patterned marble flour. The restaurant is very spacious and perhaps even too spacious considering the few number of diners there were at the time.
Kristina (Drunkennoms.com) contemplating which pizza to get.
What I Tried
On the left was The Pistachio – a meat-centric pizza topping with mortadella, provolone and pistachios. On the right was the Pop-Pie (a play on Popeye) with pea puree, ricotta and pancetta.
The crust was light, airy and focaccia-like but perhaps a bit too much (as it was thick) for the amount of toppings. The toppings seemed to be a good quality though overall not too memorable in terms of taste.
Overall Impression of Joe Pizza
Perhaps Roman-style pizzas as just not my thing as I really do prefer a fresh-out-of-the-oven pizza with nicely melty cheese. Unfortunately, my experience at Joe Pizza does not entice me to return. I would very much prefer to visit their sister restaurant, Pizza Farina. Rating: 3/5
Joe Pizza
Address: 2 W Cordova St, Vancouver, BC
Website: www.caffedibeppe.com